The nurse is caring for a Hispanic client. When communicating with the client's family about the client's illness, which family member should the nurse contact?
a. Oldest female family member
b. Oldest male family member
c. Oldest daughter of client
d. Oldest son of client
ANS: B
Hispanics are an extroverted people who value interpersonal relationships. Hispanic clients trust feelings more than facts. Strict rules govern social relationships (respecto), with higher status being given to older individuals, and to male over female individuals. Nurses are viewed as authority figures, to be treated with respect. Clients hesitate to ask questions, so it is important to ask enough questions to ensure that clients understand their diagnosis and treatment plan.
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